September 1st, 2009

We’ve wrapped principal photography on the film and it is now in post. Our superb cast & crew worked long, arduous hours to help us make the Darkening Sky film a reality and we are eternally grateful. Every actor delivered their very best and every crew member gave it their all– the results you’ll soon see when we release the 1st in a series of trailers over the next few weeks.

The Buffalo Son chronicles the adventures of Peter Apple, a teenage boy who awakes in the middle of an Arizona desert road with complete head trauma-induced amnesia regarding his past. Unable to remember any of his history, completely undocumented in databases, lacking a social security number and having no known family, the sweet, naive Peter gains relative national fame for his story and spontaneous poetry — but is eventually adopted as a prophet and “flawless judge of this World” by the strange beat poets and art fiends in his foster family’s neighborhood. Peter slowly morphs into a cocky, careless, rockstar-like hero while becoming a target of jealousy and hatred at his high school, subtly falling for one of his “follower’s” daughters, pit-falling into a world of murder and corruption and facing what could either be an onslaught of mystical happenings or a series of peculiar coincidences — constantly challenging Peter to question the roles he has been assigned. As his memory begins to return, insights change and characters morph in this colorful, funny and eerie take on the American dream.

August 26th, 2009

Production is drawing to a close and we have had an amazing time. The crew has gelled and bonded, working hard to get things done. The Talent has been amazing, giving their all in each scene. Take a look at some of our best behind the scenes moments:

Look for more pics next week!

Prepping the camera

Scripty and the Director

Our amazing lead, Rider Strong

Watching carefully...

Stop...in the name of love if you will.

Discussing the scene

Preparing sides

Our key makeup, Samantha

Getting the perfect angle

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August 14th, 2009

The youngest of four siblings, Danielle Keaton was born just outside of Los Angeles to a New Yorker father and a Peruvian mother.

Danielle began her career at an early age, playing a lead role alongside John Rubenstein in the acclaimed production of the musical, Ragtime at the Shubert Theatre. Since then Danielle has amassed an impressive list of television credits, guest starring in many popular shows such as Without a Trace, Seventh Heaven, and American Dreams, as well as roles in such videos as Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s School Dance Party and rock band Blue October’s Into the Ocean.

Danielle has also worked with a number of talented actors and directors in films such as John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned starring the late Christopher Reeve, the indie film Traveler starring Bill Paxton and Mark Wahlberg, Puppet Masters alongside Cory Feldman and Beethoven’s 3rd with Judge Reinhold. Danielle can also be seen in the films American Black Beauty and David Stanley’s Protecting the King, starring Tom Sizemore, in which she stars as the girlfriend of Elvis Presley’s stepbrother and bodyguard. Most recently, Danielle could be seen as Jo in the Long Beach Playhouse’s production of Little Women, and as Anne Frank at the California Theater in San Bernardino.

In addition to acting, Danielle is an avid songwriter, pianist, and is currently attending university studying screenwriting and directing.

August 13th, 2009

Living in the small town of Kennewick, Washington, there wasn’t much of an opportunity for Danica to pursue her dream of acting. So, two days after her 18th birthday, Danica moved to Los Angeles and very soon began working in film and television.

A starring role in the Aaron Spelling pilot Home of the Brave, helped launch Danica’s busy career. Professional highlights have included contract roles on ABC’s General Hospital and NBC’s Passions in the role of Jessica Bennet. In addition, Danica has starred in several webisodes including Cyberpunx, Socially Awkward Guy and NBC’s first daytime hit web series Coastal Dreams. Currently in production, Camera Café is Danica’s latest web series.

Danica also has an impressive list of television credits including: Crossing Jordan, Thick and Thin, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Drake and Josh, Skin, CSI: Miami, and Oliver Beene. A recurring role in Quintuplets rounded out Danica’s guest starring television roles.

Film credits include Self Medicated, Last Run and Bottoms Up.

In her free time, Danica enjoys dancing, skating, biking, swimming, running and golf. During her time off from her busy work schedule, Danica returns to Washington for visits with her parents and older brother.

August 11th, 2009

It’s been a grueling few weeks sorting out the locations for Darkening Sky but with the help of our eagle-eye crew we have secured ALL of our locations except one. Our amazing Production Designer, Jillian B, along with our Art Director, Reed J. are busy creating the look of our film and we’ll be posting some photos once we begin principal photography.

August 7th, 2009

Sally Berman appeared most recently in Angels and Demons and Julia with Tilda Swinton. She also was cast in the award-winning short film Hardcore Action News.

Her work in television has included the delightfully quirky soap opera Passions. She is a member of Theatre West in Los Angeles where she has performed the roles of a prostitute in The Threepenny Opera and the abusive mother in Final Placement.

Ms. Berman has numerous commercial voiceover credits and sings professionally with a vocal quartet. As a violinist she graduated from The New England Conservatory of Music and has served as Assistant Principal Second Violinist of the Virginia Symphony and Concertmaster (Principal Violinist) for the Lyric Opera of Los Angeles. She has recorded music with Kirk Franklin, Tony Braxton, Raphael Saadiq and Teena Marie.

August 5th, 2009

We are so excited to have Daniel aboard. Read on to find out more about him:

“Chicago born, Daniel Kirschner has been acting most of his life in theater, stand up comedy, and improv. Since moving to LA, Dan’s making some headway into television, voice over, and film. His recent credits include, ‘Entourage’, ‘The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody’, and a recurring role on CBS’s ‘Close to Home’. Dan also supplied lots of voices for MTV’s ‘Invincible’ You can check his website at www.dankirschner.com”

July 29th, 2009

We are thrilled to have Rider Strong join our team as the Darkening Sky lead character. Rider not only brings his tremendous talent to the film, but also his years of experience and expertise in film and TV making.

Along with his brother, Rider recently wrote and directed his first short film, Irish Twins, which premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and went on to play over 15 film festivals worldwide and garner many awards.

Rider is also a gifted poet. His poems have appeared in literary journals throughout the country, including “Curbside Review,” “The Chiron Review,” and “Poetry Motel.”

Graduating magna cum laude from Columbia University in 2004, Rider received his M.F.A. in Fiction and Literature from Bennington College in 2009.

July 1st, 2009

We had another good casting session today. All the actors we’ve met to date have been great. After all the meetings and auditions the past few weeks, we think we’ve found one (if not both!) of our leads!